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Deepak Halder appointed CEO of Sarvottam India
Real estate veteran with 23 years’ experience takes the helm
MUMBAI: Sarvottam India has appointed industry veteran Deepak Halder as its chief executive officer, bringing more than two decades of experience in real estate and business strategy to the role.
Halder has built a reputation as a growth-focused leader during a career spanning over 23 years, including nearly two decades in the real estate sector. He began his journey in the industry in 2007 and has since held senior leadership roles at several prominent developers, including Bestech Group, Paras Buildtech, Hero Realty, ATS Infrastructure Ltd and Rajdarbar Group.
Across these organisations, Halder has been closely involved in shaping expansion strategies, strengthening brand positioning and steering large-scale residential and commercial project launches. His work has also centred on accelerating revenues while building strong customer-focused business models.
Interestingly, Halder’s professional roots lie in marketing. He started his career at a leading advertising agency, a background that continues to influence his approach to real estate leadership. The combination of brand-building insight and market intelligence has helped him craft strategies that connect closely with evolving consumer expectations.
At Sarvottam India, Halder is expected to steer the company’s next phase of growth, with a focus on innovation-led development and sustainable expansion. His leadership will centre on creating long-term value for customers, partners and stakeholders while strengthening the company’s presence in an increasingly competitive property market.
The appointment signals Sarvottam India’s intent to sharpen its strategic direction as it prepares for the next chapter in its growth story.
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HP launches Smart Champs learning game show with JioStar for students
Sanya Malhotra hosts quiz series blending fun, learning and prizes
NEW DELHI: HP India has teamed up with JioStar to launch HP Smart Champs, a new learning-based game show designed to make education engaging for school students across the country.
Hosted by Sanya Malhotra, the 10-episode series brings together students from Grades 5 to 9, who compete in teams through quiz and puzzle-based challenges that test knowledge, logic and teamwork. The show will begin streaming on JioHotstar from April 11 and will premiere on Nick on April 18, with weekend episodes airing at 7 PM.
Powered by HP Smart Tank printers, the format integrates print-based learning into the gameplay, using worksheets, clues and visual problem-solving tools to encourage hands-on participation. The idea is to move students beyond rote memorisation and towards more applied, curiosity-led learning.
The competition promises high stakes, with winners set to receive a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, while runners-up will take home Rs 5 lakh. Additional rewards include HP AI laptops, Smart Tank printers and accessories, while the winning school will be awarded an HP Smart Tech Lab.
Speaking about the initiative, HP India managing director Ipsita Dasgupta said, “At HP, we believe nurturing India’s youth is key to the country’s progress, and technology plays a foundational role in enabling this. With HP Smart Champs, we wanted to create something beyond traditional learning, a fun-filled platform where curiosity, creativity and critical thinking take centre stage.”
On the show’s reach, JioStar head entertainment sales Mahesh Shetty said, “HP Smart Champs reflects how children today learn through exploration and experience. With Nick and JioHotstar, we are creating a multi-screen approach that is both engaging and meaningful.”
Highlighting the role of print, HP India senior director print Satish Kumar said, “The show brings print-based learning to life in an engaging format, helping students develop deeper understanding through hands-on experiences.”
The journey to the finale began with participation from over 1,000 schools across 26 cities, narrowing down to 34 finalists who will compete in a studio showdown in Mumbai.
With its blend of entertainment, education and technology, HP Smart Champs is positioning itself as more than just a quiz show. It is a nationwide push to make learning interactive, accessible and, above all, a lot more fun.
